Warner Bros Hillingdon Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2024-10-19 | Warner Bros Hillingdon
NEW FOR CEDAR POINT in 2025 - Sirens Curse! Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2024-09-22 | Cedar Point is adding another coaster to its line up for 2025. The Vekoma coaster named Siren's Curse it will be the tallest (160ft) and longest (2965ft) 'tilt' coaster in North America. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.
Top Thrill 2 (Cedar Point) - Trailer Video Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2023-08-01 | Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®, will once again redefine roller coaster innovation in 2024 with the debut of Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata roller coaster. The strata coaster, known as any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet, was first pioneered by Cedar Point in 2003. The park will build on that legacy with not one, but two, 420-foot-tall track towers, putting riders in the driver’s seat for one of the greatest races of all time. "Artists concept rendering. Courtesy of Cedar Point"
NEMESIS ARRIVAL PRESS 1 1 (Track Arriving - with added text) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2023-04-29 | ALTERNATIVE VERSIONThe eagerly-anticipated return of Alton Towers Resort’s iconic Nemesis rollercoaster has taken a step closer with the arrival of the first new pieces of track. The legendary attraction - which takes riders on a heart-pounding journey with a g-force of 3.5 and top speed of 50mph - welcomed fans on a final ride round its exhilarating twists and turns last November before temporarily ceasing operations to undergo an exciting revamp. Part of the transformation will see the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced ahead of thrillseekers being welcomed back in 2024. Fans of Nemesis - Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster - can watch the transformation take place on a specially constructed viewing platform, overlooking the site. Up to 30 people at a time can get a glimpse of what’s to come, ahead of the legendary rollercoaster returning next year.
NEMESIS ARRIVAL PHALANX 1 1 (TRACK ARRIVING) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2023-04-29 | The eagerly-anticipated return of Alton Towers Resort’s iconic Nemesis rollercoaster has taken a step closer with the arrival of the first new pieces of track. The legendary attraction - which takes riders on a heart-pounding journey with a g-force of 3.5 and top speed of 50mph - welcomed fans on a final ride round its exhilarating twists and turns last November before temporarily ceasing operations to undergo an exciting revamp. Part of the transformation will see the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced ahead of thrillseekers being welcomed back in 2024.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB Blackpool Bash 2023 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2023-01-06 | Our biggest and most coaster crazy weekend of them all - The Blackpool Bash! Loads of exclusive riding, two nights of entertainment, a party and much more! Full details will be sent to all 2023 members soon.Not a member? Forgot to renew for 2023? Don't miss out on our 35th year anniversary - Head over to www.rccgb.co.uk/join where you can join for the first time (red button) or renew your membership (blue button). And for dozens of unique and unusual park, coaster & manufacturer videos subscribe free to the RCCGB You Tube Channel.
RCCGB join now for 2023 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2022-12-11 | Are you a coaster enthusiast? Do you want to share some coaster crazy times with other who have the same passion for the "King of the park".Membership for 2023, our 35th year is now open: www.rccgb.co.ukAnd for dozens of unique and unusual park, coaster & manufacturer videos subscribe free to the RCCGB You Tube Channel.
RCCGB Christmas Quiz 2022 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2022-11-11 | Promo for the RCCGB Christmas Quiz 2022 which is on Friday 23rd December at 7.30pm. Open to all members and their family and friends.Full details in next AIRtime ONline.
The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain - Join now for 2022! Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-12-05 | Are you a coaster enthusiast? Do you want to share some coaster crazy times with other who have the same passion for the "King of the park".Membership for 2022 is now open: www.rccgb.co.ukAnd for dozens of unique and unusual park, coaster & manufacturer vidoes subscribe free to the RCCGB You Tube Channel.
RCCGB CHRISTMAS QUIZ 21 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-11-05 | Coming on Saturday 18th December - The RCCGB Christmas QuizOpen to all RCCGB members and their friends and family.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB ANDYS BIRTHDAY QUIZ PROMO Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-01-23 | Coming on SATURDAY 20th MARCH 2021 - RCCGB ANDY'S BIRTHDAY QUIZOpen to all RCCGB members and their friends and family.Full details will be emailed nearer the time. DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Phobias - Featuring Ryan Hackett Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-01-06 | A BBC programme about phobias and why people develop them. This was episode 2 (out of 3) and it aired on 19th July 2000. It featured RCCGB member Ryan Hackett who had a flying phobia that prevented him from travelling to America to fulfil his dream of riding Shivering Timbers.They followed his treatment to try and 'cure' his phobia. Did it work?DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.ukCopyright BBCDirectors/producers - Natasha Bondy & Sarah CableUSA footage - Andy Hine MBE
Richard Rodriguez - Roller Coaster World Record Holder Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-01-06 | Back in 1988 Richard Rodriguez set a world record by riding the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for over 1000 hours. He broke this in 2000, riding for 2000 hours. Here is a short news report about his challenge.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Universal Studios London - News report from 1990 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2021-01-03 | Back in 1990 Universal Studios intended to build a park in East London.Sadly local opposition and a newt stopped it happening! Here is a news report about the project.(Note: This has been converted from a 1990 VHS tape)Sadly the same fate happened to the Warner Brothers London plan! Here is a report about that one:youtu.be/VUKLE54zl3IDON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB Christmas Quiz Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-10-18 | Coming on SUNDAY 20th December 2020 - The RCCGB Christmas Quit.Open to all RCCGB members and their friends and family. DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Ryans Rap (Doomed Mix) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-10-03 | This video was created to capture the many phrases that popular RCCGB member Ryan Hackett can be heard saying during Club trips.He had no idea why I was recording them or what I was going to with them.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.ukMusic created using GarageBandVideo created using Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5
RCCGB CLUB QUIZ 3 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-09-04 | Get ready for another fun RCCGB Quiz Night. Taking place on Saturday 3rd October at 7.30pm in the Virtual Paradise Room.Open to all members of the RCCGB or by request (rccgb@rccgb.co.uk)DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
ZSL LONDON OPEN Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-07-01 | This short video is about ZSL London Zoo. The world's oldest scientific zoo. It opened in 1828 and almost closed this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It has just reopened (with restrictions) and I encourage you to support ZSL and visit if you can. They do a massive amount of work to save endangered species. Full details about the ZSL and current entry rules can be found here:zsl.org/london(Note - I have no connection with ZSL and have only produced this is support of them and the work they do).DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
COASTERS OF MARGATE Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-06-17 | A video of two of Margate's coasters both filmed in the 80's. The first is the classic Scenic Railway woodie which opened in 1920 and is still operating. And the second is the famous Anton Schwarzkopf Steelie, the Looping Star which was there between 1981 - 1994. The footage was filmed when the park was owned by the BemBom Brothers.The park is now back to its original name of Dreamland and is 100 years old this year.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
David Pickstones Wild Mouse (Original format) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-06-17 | By request - here is the Pebble Mill feature of David Pickstone's Wild Mouse roller coaster at Brean Theme Park in it's original transmitted format.David saved the ride in 1986. He moved it from Harbour Park in Littlehampton where it had operated since 1962. It was rebuilt with the help of coaster enthusiasts and operated until 1997. It is now in storage awaiting its chance to thrill again. DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB QUIZ NIGHT 2 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-06-13 | Back by demand - RCCGB QUIZ NIGHT 2Saturday 27th June - 7.30pmDON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB YOU TUBE CHANNEL Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-05-25 | The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) has been uniting coaster enthusiasts since 1988. The RCCGB Channel has a collection of videos from their archives that include; ride openings, manufacturer promos, interviews, park promos, on ride and more. Many unusual and unique videos can be found.Subscribe now for updates. DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB QUIZ PROMO Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-05-13 | Coming on Saturday 23rd May 2020 - The RCCGB Quiz Night. DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
RCCGB Blackpool Bash Promo Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-04-30 | The biggest, wildest and most coaster crazy weekend of them all - The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain's famous Blackpool Bash which takes place annually at one of the worlds best parks - Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Over 400 members enjoy a fabulous 3 days of riding, shows, partying and socialising.Sadly due to the Corona issue the 2019 Bash has yet to take place - but We Will Be Back!DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Antelope Wooden Roller Coaster Opening Day Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-04-27 | A video from 1995 featuring the opening of the Antelope wooden roller coaster at Gulliver’s Warrington. The coaster was built in-house. Note that this has been converted from VHS and includes the pre-opening speeches and on-ride footage.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c... Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports. Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.ukMario Bava Sleeps In a Little Later Than He Expected To by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendafaceArtist: http://chriszabriskie.com
Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Unite to The World Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-04-20 | A Message from coaster enthusiasts around the world to the attraction industry in these uncertain times!Special thanks to the people from:European Coaster ClubRoller Coaster Club Of Great BritainRoller Coaster DreamPleasure Beach Experience Themepark World WideFKFTheme Park World TourThrill Rides PhotographyIt`s Orlando TimeAndrew HydeKat JacksonBen ThomasCraig and Darcy ToyAnd everyone else who wanted to cooperate with this video!Thank You all!Artist: Mumford & Sons Song: I Will Wait Video made by: Coaster Touring
HERSHEYPARK MEMORIES (1997) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-03-25 | A nice film about the popular Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. It features the history of the park and some of the rides up to 1997.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
BUILDING THE WILD MOUSE COASTER Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-03-22 | This short behind the scenes film shows a group of coaster enthusiasts helping build a Wild Mouse coaster purchased by David Pickstone. It was all hands to the deck to help recreate this classic ride at Brean Sands in Somerset, UK.Note: This was filmed long before current Health & Safety legislation. To see the completed ride in action click here: youtu.be/7vzRYEyHST8DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG PROMOTIONAL FILM Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-03-09 | A lovely film showing the highlights of Busch Gardens Williamsburg from around 1994. Includes extensive footage of Drachen Fire.The park originally opened in 1975 as Busch Gardens: The Old Country before changing to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1992, then Busch Gardens Europe in 2006 and back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2009! The park is sister park to Busch Gardens Tampa.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
PARC ASTERIX PROMOTIONAL FILM Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-03-06 | A short promotional film about Parc Asterix near Paris, France which opens in 1989. It was filmed in 1996/97 and features the new at the time wooden roller coaster - Tonnerre de Zeus made by Custom Coasters International.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
WINJAS - TWO TRACK SPINNING COASTER Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-03-03 | A promotional film about the German manufacturer Maurer's spinning coasters, including extensive footage of Winja's at Phantasialand in Germany. This is the only two track version in the world, Currently there are 21 variations.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
A FRONT SEAT RIDE ON THE ULTIMATE ROLLER COASTER Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-24 | Take a front seat ride on the Ultimate at Lightwater Valley, in Ripon, UK. When it opened in 1991, it took the record of longest roller coaster in the world from The Beast at Kings Island. It lost this title in 2000 when the Steel Dragon 2000 opened in Japan. But it still remains the longest in Europe.Although designed by Big Country Motioneering, they were not involved with the completion of the project. Lightwater Valley's owner got engineers from British Rail to oversee the construction! Due to the two lift hills a ride takes over 7 minutes.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Indiana Beach - Proving Theres More Than Corn in Indiana! 1926-2019 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-19 | The story of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort which sadly closed down this year. It originally opened in 1926 by the Spackman family and was home to some three wooden coasters including the fantastic Cornball Express and the one off Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain. Plus their fabulous Dr. Frankenstein's Haunted Castle.Let's hope the park gets saved.DON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Take a ride on the UKs only bobsleigh coaster - Avalanche Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-18 | This coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach emulates a bobsleigh run in a ski resort. It was opened in 1988 by the UK's only ski jumper, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards. It was built by Mack Rides of Germany.Opening day video - youtu.be/aGm5DVsaPLADON'T CLICK THIS! - https://www.youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_c...Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
FORMULA 1 ROLLER COASTER (and not the one at Ferrari World!) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-14 | With the new Formula 1 season fast approaching, check out this "Formula 1" on tracks launched coaster from Maurer. DON'T CLICK THIS! - youtube.com/c/rccgb?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to this channel for loads more unusual and unique theme park videos including manufacturer promos, ride openings and news reports.Join the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Take front seat(!) ride on Drayton Manor Parks Shockwave Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-12 | A front seat(!) ride on the whole of the UK's only stand up roller coaster: Shockwave at Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire.The Intamin coaster opened in 1994 (The Year of the Coaster) and is the only stand up coaster with an inline spiral.This video has the original colour scheme. In 2004 it was changed to white supports and blue track.For many more unusual and unique videos subscribe to the RCCGB You Tube Channel. For details about the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Take a front seat ride on Blackpool Pleasure Beachs classic Big Dipper Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-09 | A front seat ride around the whole of the classic 1923 wooden coaster: The Big Dipper. Designed by John A Miller and constructed by William Strickler.The Big Dipper was modified in 1936 by Charlie Paige and Joe Emberton. The original layout made a greater than 90° bend where the small bend under the Big One is today.For many more unusual and unique videos subscribe to the RCCGB You Tube Channel. For details about the RCCGB - www.rccgb.co.uk
Spinball Whizzer - Official Manufacturer Promo Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-02-01 | This video is the promotional film by manufacvtyere Maurer for their Spinning Coaster SC2200. It features Alton Towers "Spinball Whizzer" which opened in 2004 (was renamed Sonic Spinball between 2010-2015). It was designed by Werner Stengel who has created over 430 coasters!
Maurer Sohne - G Force (Drayton Manor Park) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-28 | In 2005 Drayton Manor Park in Tamworth, UK opened "G Force" a Maurer X-Car Vertical Coaster. It operated until 2018 and in January 2020 it was finally removed. This short film is a promo abut the ride, with commentary by the manufacturer.
Efteling in the early 90s Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-27 | A promotional film from the early 90's showing highlights of the world famous Efteling Park in the Netherlands.
Design & Technology Alive At Alton Towers (pre-1996) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-13 | An interesting video looking at the design and technology of rides at Alton Towers. Divided into 9 sections it features the Energiser, Alton Beast, Corkscrew, Log Flume, Thunder Looper, Nemesis and many other rides. It looks at motion, control and structures and has lots on on-ride footage.
Building the wooden coaster Twister at Knoebels Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-08 | Not only is Knoebels home to the #1 Wooden coaster in the world - The Phoenix, it also has Twister, another fantastic wooden coaster. This is the story of the creation of the coaster. It was built in 1999 for $3,000,000 by Knoebels using plans adapted by John Fetterman from John Allen's original plans of Mr Twister that operated at Elitch Gardens in Denver. It is 3,900 ft long, has a drop of 89 ft and a top speed of 51.5mph. Unlike the original at Elitch Gardens, Twister has two lift hills.
PAX - The Russian Ride Manufacturer Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-04 | A promotional film from Russian ride manufacturer PAX COMPANY. Founded in 1988 in Moscow they have built 37 roller coasters and numerous spinning rides. They now only make ferris wheels.
The History of Efteling Amusement Park Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-03 | A 10 minute feature showing the history of Efteling Park in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands which opened in 1952.
PortAventura Launch Promo 95 Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2020-01-03 | A short promotion film about Port Aventura made in 1995 as it was about two open. The park in Salou, Spain was originally owned by Tussauds. In 1998 Universal took over and in 2005 Spanish bank La Caixa. Since 2010 the park has been managed by InvestIndustrial. As of 2020 the park now has 7 coasters.
YMCA performed by Dippy Dippers at Six Flags Mid-America (RCCGB Members members back in 1995) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-31 | A bit of fun on an RCCGB USA trip from 1995, featuring many members, including Gary Williams, Robert Morgan, Andy Hine, etc.
Lost Coasters of Texas - Texas Cyclone, Ultra Twister & Texas Giant Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-29 | Using footage from the 1991, this shows Astroworlds, Texas Cyclone and Ultra Twister and the Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas. Astroworld closed in 2005 and the Texas Giant has now become a steelie called the New Texas Giant! The footage was filmed using a VHS camera (Go-Pro wasn't invented then), so on-ride shots are handheld (and filmed with permission at the time).
Life on 1 from Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1990) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-29 | A BBC programme filmed at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, presented by Sarah Greene and Simon Mayo and featuring an interview with Geoffrey Thompson OBE whilst riding the Rainbow Ride! (The old Water Chute and Fun House can be seen in the background).
The Ultimate on the News (1991) Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-29 | A short clip of The Ultimate opening on the local news. Includes an interview with Robert Staveley (park owner at the time) and boxer Frank Bruno.
The Bullet Appeal Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-29 | The Bullet opened at Flamingoland in 1991. Soon after there were complaints from locals about it being an "Eyesore" and the council got involved. The ride remained at the park until 2005 before it went to Selva Magica in Mexico. The coaster was a Schwarzkopf shuttle loop and began life in Wiener Prater, Austria in 1982 then Boardwalk & Baseball, Florida from 1984-85.
Shout! - RCCGB Members in 1995. Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain (RCCGB) 2019-12-24 | A fun video made in 1995 by RCCGB members on the USA trip. This included: Brian Smith, Andy Hine, Paul Burton, Gary Williams, Greg Pearn, Tina Hine, Paul Worts, Trevor Kersley, Chris & Claire McFarlane & the last Kevin O'Donovan.
